# Orchard: 9 card solitaire game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #1141
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 5-10 min
- **Weight**: 1.19 / 5
- **Designers**: Mark Tuck
- **Artists**: Mark Tuck
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published), (Web published), Abi Games, Board Game Circus, Dexker Games, Gam'inBIZ, Gameland 游戏大陆, GateOnGames, Giga Mech Games, Guf Studios, Lotus Frog Games, Meeple On Board, Melmac Games, Side Room Games, Treetato Studio
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Card Game, Farming, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Layering, Melding and Splaying, Pattern Building, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy a quick, clever solo challenge that fits in your pocket, Orchard is a sure bet! It's a visual puzzle that makes you think in minutes.Quick and strategicEasy to learnGreat for travelIntriguing solo challengeRequires printing and componentsSolo play onlyDice luck involvedHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a quick and clever harvest with Orchard, a solo game that fits your pocket and your schedule! Winner of the 9-Card Nanogame Print and Play contest in 2018, it challenges you to create the most productive orchard using just 9 cards from a deck of 18. The goal? Make those fruits pay off! You'll position the cards so that the trees overlap, and the more trees of the same type you manage to cover, the more points (fruit!) you harvest. It's a super neat visual puzzle where the strategy lies in how and where to fit each card. To help you keep track of points and manage risks, you'll need 15 small colored dice (5 of each color) and two markers for 'rotten fruit.' These rotten fruits are an interesting trick: they allow you to make a move that might not be possible under normal rules, but they cost points at the end. Knowing when to use this 'ace up your sleeve' (or rather, this rotten die) is what separates the good planter from the master fruit grower. With games lasting under 10 minutes, Orchard is perfect for those short breaks, for exercising your mind before bed, or for proving you're the orchard king anywhere. It's a tile-laying and pattern-building game that, despite its simplicity, offers intriguing tactical decisions. If you enjoy solo challenges that make you think in just a few minutes, this one's for you!

## FAQ
### How many players is Orchard for?
Orchard is exclusively designed for 1 player. It's a solo game!

### How long does a game of Orchard take?
A game is super quick, usually taking less than 10 minutes to complete.

### Do I need to print the game? What extra components are needed?
Yes, Orchard is a 'Print and Play' game. You'll need to print the cards and have 15 dice (5 of 3 different colors) and 2 markers (for rotten fruit).

### Is the game difficult to learn?
No, the rules are quite simple and straightforward. The challenge lies in the strategic decisions you make with each play.

### Who do you recommend Orchard for?
We recommend it for those who enjoy solo games, quick puzzles, or need an intelligent pastime for short moments.

### Is there a way to play Orchard online?
Yes, Orchard is available on digital platforms like Board Game Arena and Tabletopia.

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